A Concise History of the Moors in Spain

Thomas Bourke

Published by F., C., and J. Rivington, London, 1811

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The scarce first edition of Thomas Bourke's fascinating narrative of the rise and fall of Moorish civilisation in the Iberian Peninsula, from the early 8th century to the fall of Granada in 1492. A scarce first edition.Retaining the original half title.Bourke charts the major events of Moorish rule in the region, from the initial invasion under Tariq ibn Ziyad (the Umayyad commander who initiated the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula) to the slow Christian reconquest culminating in the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella. Rebacked, retaining the original endpapers.With the armorial bookplate of the Tyrconnell Earls to the front pastedown.A fascinating historical narrative of Spain under the Moors that sought to synthesize both Christian and Muslim historical accounts, and was widely read at the time of publication. Rebacked, in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Retaining the original endpapers. Losses of calf and paper to board perimeters. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 958F20

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Concise History of the Moors in Spain

Publisher: F., C., and J. Rivington, London

Publication Date: 1811

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book